Bullock Museum – Got kids? Check out the summer programs at the Bullock Museum. Special exhibits, craft programs and a Summer Family Film Series will run throughout the summer. Toy Story 4 is playing at the IMAX® through July 1. The museum’s parking garage is on 18th Street and can be most easily accessed from Colorado street. Do not park in Parking Lot 19 which is for the exclusive use of buses visiting the Bullock Museum. Visit the museum’s [...]
On Memorial Day we pay our respects to all the military personnel who have given their lives for our freedom. Across our nation, our Stars & Stripes will be on display. There will be parades, cookouts, special memorial services, and speeches, and we will share and celebrate our pride as Americans in the land of the free and the brave. The Capitol grounds and surrounding area are home to many landmarks that pay homage to generations of brave Texans. As [...]
Bullock Museum: Make plans to see the special WW I America – Stories from a turbulent nation exhibit before 8/11/19. The exhibit presents the stories of a divisive and transformational time of American history told through original artifacts, images, voices, music, hands-on exploration, and multimedia presentations. (The museum’s parking garage is on 18th Street and can be most easily accessed from Colorado street. Do not park in Parking Lot 19 which is for the exclusive use of buses visiting [...]
Waller Creek Conservancy: Despite the heavy rains, construction continues on the redevelopment of the flood control tunnel; environmental protection features and Waterloo Park. Stop by before May 16th to see the Forever Bicycles art installation and check out other Waller Creek Conservancy events here. ERS (Employee Retirement System) Updates: Construction of the new building has begun. Be sure to notice the barricades along MLK and San Jacinto and the closed sidewalks and crosswalks on that corner. ERS will be coordinating [...]
May 2019 may go down in history as ‘monsoon May’. So far, the Austin area has received 17.8 inches of rain, about 50% of the average annual rainfall expected for the year. The good news is that we can ‘build in the rain’. The construction of 1801 Congress is almost four months ahead of plans, since the excavation was completed ahead of schedule. Although the heavy rains flooded the pit, the site is equipped with pumps and work continues on [...]
The month of May is memorable for Mother’s Day and graduation ceremonies. If you graduated from an Austin area high school or college, chances are you walked across the stage at the Frank Erwin Center. Located just a few blocks from the Capitol Complex, the Frank Erwin Center has also served as a live entertainment venue since it opened in 1977. Many popular headliners such as John Denver, Prince, Pink Floyd, and Sir Paul McCartney have played the Erwin [...]
Blanton Museum of Art: Take advantage of the special events at the Blanton this month. Plan your visit for a Thursday and get free admission or come by after work on Fridays when the museum stays open until 8:00 p.m. Stop by and enjoy live music or a free public tour. For pedestrians crossing MLK, use the crosswalk closest to the Blanton Café and across from the Bullock Museum. For more Blanton news, subscribe to their newsletter here. Bullock Museum: [...]
Blanton Museum of Art: When walking along MLK Blvd between Brazos and Congress, please use the Blanton sidewalk (on the UT side of the street). The sidewalk on the south side is closed. Also, please use the cross walk closest to the Blanton Café and across from the Bullock Museum. Make plans to visit the Blanton on the “Third Thursdays’ for free admission. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. for this special event. For more Blanton [...]
